MLB player prop bets and odds for James Irvin Wood on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, as the Washington Nationals take on the Atlanta Braves.

The Atlanta Braves will be opposed by a familiar face when they try to reach the .500 mark for the first time this season on Tuesday against the visiting Washington Nationals.

Alex Verdugo's single off Andrew Chafin drove in Eli White from second base in the bottom of the ninth and the Atlanta Braves recovered after blowing a two-run lead to beat Washington 4-3 to hand the Nationals their sixth consecutive loss.

MLB player prop bets and odds for Marcell Ozuna on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, as the Atlanta Braves take on the Washington Nationals.

The Nationals need a win and they need it badly. It doesn’t matter how they get it. Whether it’s via a blowout or by one run, they just need to come out on top of the Braves to stop this six-game losing streak.

BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals aim to break a six-game slide with a win over the Atlanta Braves. Atlanta has gone 13-6 in home games and 20-21 overall. The Braves are 12-1 in games when they scored at least five runs.

Preview the May 12 matchup between the Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

The Atlanta Braves' walk-off win over the Washington Nationals Monday night stealthily put them in the history books. According to OptaStats, a popular stats page on Twitter, the Braves set an MLB record by alternating one-run losses and one-ru wins for seven straight games.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris turned heads vs. the Washington Nationals after making a circus catch in the top of the fourth.

The Atlanta Braves will be opposed by a familiar face when they try to reach the .500 mark for the first time this season on Tuesday against the visiting Washington Nationals.

The Atlanta Braves walk-off win to start the series with the Nationals positioned them once again to be a win away from .500